Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
57° 57° Mon 67° Mon 67° likely 54° 54° slight chance Tue 67° Tue 67°
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Thursday, October 13th, 2016
New Bremen FFA among tops in state
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - The district's FFA chapter has earned Gold Star status, placing it in the top 30 in the state.
Five FFA officers and instructor Maria Homan shared the news and other accomplishments during Wednesday's school board meeting.
Two students received the American FFA Degree. This distinction is awarded to less than 1 percent of all members nationally. The chapter has 30 students involved in the program and a goal is to increase that number. [More]
Panthers of 1973 the first great MAC powerhouse
Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
The fall of 1973 is where it all began for the Midwest Athletic Conference.
The newly formed league put the rubber to the road and over the course of the next 40-plus years would continue to out-do itself in terms of athletic success, particularly on the gridiron. [More]
Obituaries on October 13th, 2016
D. Joy Sommer
D. Joy (Willis) Sommer age 83 of Minster, Ohio passed away at 3:00 AM Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Elmwood of New Bremen. [More]
Adele Bumgardner
Adele D. Bumgardner, 90, St. Marys and formerly of Audubon, New Jersey, died at 6:40 p.m. Oct. 5, 2016, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Deborah Sturgill
Deborah A. "Deb" Sturgill, 65, St. Marys, died at 1:02 a.m. Oct. 12, 2016, at T [More]
Local pictures on October 13th, 2016
Subscriber stories on October 13th, 2016
Homan sent back to prison
CELINA - A Celina man must return to prison for violating probation after his early release from a 2009 prison sentence stemming from his role in the deaths of four Marion Local High School graduates.
County clarifies 4-H camp oversight
CELINA - Ohio State University Mercer County Extension personnel must manage and plan for long-term improvement projects at the county-owned Harbor Point 4-H campground, county commissioners said this week.
Drive-thru shot clinic numbers fall
CELINA - An Oct. 4 drive-thru flu shot clinic hosted by the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department provided 531 vaccinations.
The number was down from 2015, according to Julia Shaffer, director of nursing and communicable disease coordinator.
Three seriously hurt in local crash
Two people suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle accident at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. 127 and state Route 219 in Franklin Township.
Chickasaw council may fill vacant solicitor job
CHICKASAW - Village council members at Wednesday's meeting discussed filling the vacant village solicitor position.
Members feel legal help is need
Early voting starts for the Nov. 8 general election
WAPAKONETA - Early voting began Wednesday for the Nov. 8 general election.
Auglaize County Board of Elections Director Michelle Wilcox told board m
Wenning, Kanney proving their worth in college
College Notes
Former Coldwater runner Jon Wenning developed a reputation as one of the area's top dogs during his time in high school.
Wenning has taken on the role of top Falcon at the next level.
Season ends for Celina trio
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The tennis season came to a conclusion for Celina's Ally Harris, Miranda Rable and Breanna Jenkins at the Division I district girls tennis tournament at the Keefe Courts on the campus of Bowling Green State University on Wednesday.
Battle up front a key in Flyers vs. Tribe
A lot is on the line Friday when Marion Local and Fort Recovery clash at Barrenbrugge Park.
And the outcome of the game will likely be determined by what happens on the line.
Likely playoff scenarios for local teams
Computer Points Projections
Only three weeks remain in the high school football regular season, which means it has finally become possible to attempt to predict where teams will
Goal Line
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
Two Minute Drill:
Van Wert at Celina
Last meeting: Van Wert, 34-28 (2 OT). Colin Smith had a TD run in the second overtime and the Cougar defense stopped Celina on four plays to win a double OT thriller.
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